5 Essential Body Oils Straight from French Pharmacies

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If you’re in the loop, you’d know that Notorious is currently soaking up the vibes in France. As we saunter through Paris, we’ve turned our attention to the crème de la crème of body oils you can find in local French pharmacies. If you’ve been scrolling through TikTok, you’ve likely caught wind of the allure … Read more

Effective Weight Loss Tips for Healthy, Glowing Skin

happy woman looking at her skin in a mirror standing on a fireplace

Various factors influence skin health and appearance, from biological factors like age and genetics to lifestyle choices like diet and sleep quality. However, not many are aware that body weight can also play a role in dermatological conditions. For instance, a study published in the journal Advances in Dermatology and Allergology demonstrates how weight affects … Read more

The Self-Tanner Hailey Bieber Loves And How to Use It Correctly

Close up of Hailey Biber self-tanned and glowing skin putting on her LIpstick brand Rhode

Here is the secret behind Hailey Bieber’s incredibly luminous summer glow. The model and founder of Rhode Skincare shared on TikTok her beauty routine. Bieber, expecting her first child, explained that her body is usually more tanned because she protects her face from the sun. So, to balance the tone of her skin and get … Read more

Tips from Celebs and Beauty Specialists – Amazing Summer Legs

Detail of the legs of two women, one black and the other white. In the middle of them, they are holding a flower.

The best time to start taking care of your legs for summer is in winter. Unfortunately, I am the type that forgets that I have legs in winter. Nevertheless, if you are consistent in your goal and read this article carefully, you will get amazing summer legs and feel confident in your skin. We sought … Read more

The Best Brightening and Vitamin C Endorsed by New York’s Top Dermatologist

blond young woman applying a brightening serum on her face

Meet Dr. David Kim, M.D., M.S., a Stanford-trained, board-certified dermatologist residing in the heart of New York City. With the flawless skin of a baby and nearly 90,000 followers on TikTok, Dr Kim is your go-to expert in the exhilarating arena of BeautyTok. And we are thrilled to share his curated list of the best … Read more

The ‘Sephora Kids’ Trend: When 10-Year-Olds School Us in Skincare

Diving into the labyrinth of beauty aisles, the most unexpected aficionados leading the pack are none other than the whip-smart 10-year-olds. Dubbed the ‘Sephora Kids,’ these mini beauty mavens, with their insatiable appetite for skincare, are giving the cosmetic counters a run for their money. But leaving us all a tad befuddled yet utterly concerned. … Read more

Can You Achieve Glass Skin Even After Your 50s?

women in her 50s applying serum on her face to achive glass skin

Beauty-Tok alert! If you’re reading this article, you’ve likely heard about the Glass Skin beauty trend. Despite its popularity, many are still wondering if this Korean beauty routine suits all skin types. The answer is a resounding yes. And yes, you can achieve glass skin in your 50s. This article will delve into the key … Read more

Do you know there can be good alcohol in skincare products?

vintage photo of a woman applying cream on her face

Did you know that like cholesterol, there is good alcohol in skincare products and bad alcohol? We usually think of alcohol as something that is bad for your skin, because it can cause irritation and dryness – hence wrinkles! But depending on which type of alcohol and its position on the ingredients list, it can … Read more

Just a 5-step routine – healthy and glowing skin during summer

woman applying a SPF cream during summer to guarantee a healthy skin

Like me, my friends adore soaking up the summer sun to the fullest. After all, we only get three months a year to stock up on vitamin D, melatonin, and calcium. Many of my friends strive to finish the summer with a beautiful tan. So much so that some of them even book appointments with … Read more

Spanish girls’ beauty routine and their incredible skin 

Penelope Cruz wearing natural makeup, one of the Spanish girls' beauty tricks for a glowing skin.

Notorious is in Paris, checking the latest street style trends. And as much as we love the French girls’ je ne sais quoi, all we want is to achieve the fabulous glowing and flawless skin Spanish girls have. So we did a little digging to discover their beauty routine.  If you’re tired of heavy makeup … Read more

Led Light Therapy: what does celebrity facialist Teresa Tarmey say?

Woman relaxing with a LED light mask on her face.

I bet that seeing celebrities undergo the strangest beauty treatments in an endless quest for perfect and ageless skin doesn’t surprise you anymore, does it? Read what the celebrities facialist Teresa Tarmey has to say about LED light therapy. And discover why the beauty treatment she uses on Kate Moss, Trinny Woodall and Sienna Miller rejuvenates the … Read more

Skincare trends of 2023 that you can do at home

collage showing a greek statue wearing a led light mask

We already know you’ve made a list (again) of what you will start doing better in the new year. I sincerely hope you stick to starting to exercise, eat fewer carbs and cut out sugar. And if your list contemplates taking better care of your skin (Did you finally stop sleeping with makeup on?), you’re … Read more

Chocolate is delicious, but a luxury advent calendar is much better

collage Luxury advent calendar 2021

Until recently, the advent calendar was a small daily reminder that the feast of the birth of Jesus was coming. During this period, one prepares oneself daily to celebrate one of the great Christian feasts with prayers or acts of charity. The advent calendar for the children came with small chocolates or candies. Forward to … Read more

How To Choose Anti-Aging Facial Treatments For A Youthful Appearance

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  The natural aging process results in visible lines, thinner, drier skin, and a loss of youthful fullness. The environment and lifestyle choices can age the skin prematurely. Today, there are many non-invasive facial treatments or minimally invasive procedures that give you a youthful appearance without having to resort to surgery and have the benefit … Read more

Notorious Love: you are extraordinary

young woman lying on grass and flowers

Every little thing you do matters. Each of your actions will create impressions far beyond its intention. Impressions that will not only impact your life, but also everyone else around you. The way you smiled at that stranger; the way you crossed your legs that afternoon. The ripples that every single step you’ll take will … Read more

Do you know how to layer your skincare products? 

Woman look in the mirror how she layers skincare products in one step of her beauty routine.

The internet is a wonderful tool, but it can be confusing too, with the excess of information sometimes causing more harm than good. Influencers share their beauty tips on TikTok and Instagram, but unfortunately, some create confusion on how to best layer your skincare products. They teach complicated skincare routines with too many steps and … Read more

These are the hours when your cosmetics are most effective

Illustration showing a classical beauty in front of a watch that symbolize the hours when the cosmetics are more effective

Is there such a thing as the right time to apply beauty products or specific hours when cosmetics are most effective? According to science, timing is everything. It’s so essential that you should look at your watch before using cosmetics on your skin. Have you heard about Chronobiology? Knowing the hours when cosmetics are most … Read more

Morpheus 8: All you need to know about Judy Murray’s facelift 

before and after Morpheus 8 treatment photo from athlete Judy Murray

The Scottish tennis coach, Judy Murray, has gone recently through a surprising transformation as if she’d had a facelift. But she’s revealed her secret to looking at least ten years younger; a non-invasive treatment called Morpheus 8. The mother of Wimbledon champions, Jamie and Sir Andy Murray, explained that she’d spent most of her life … Read more

Are you washing your face accurately?

A girl applying cream to her face in her bathroom, with a toil wrapped on her hair

Undoubtedly, the pandemic has changed us, our habits and our daily beauty routines. While at home, many of us took the skincare regime to the next level. And who can blame us? We are all dreaming of that glowing skin. So it’s time to consider whether you’re washing your face accurately. To answer that, we’re … Read more

Things you should never do to your skin 

Funny mon and daughter wearing a black and a white beauty mask

We’ve all seen plenty of Instagram tutorials with makeup tricks that can change your skin and even your face! But what if I tell you that you can look radiant and with flawless skin without all that makeup too? The trick here is not what you have to do but what you should never do … Read more

What real dermatologists say about the most viral beauty trends on TikTok

cosmetic bottle with tiktok logo showing the beauty trends of the social platform

I’ve been discovering many new beauty tricks on social media and I love it. It saves me a lot of time and surely, it’s fun. Except some of these tricks seem kind of dangerous and that made me question what dermatologists say about them. That’s why I’ve done my research and I am breaking down … Read more